Flooding causes journey delays throughout Broward County

Heavy thunderstorms brought about widespread flooding and journey delays throughout elements of Broward County on Friday, with water protecting streets close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and prompting drivers to decelerate.

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A Local 10 News crew was on the intersection of Southeast Second Avenue and Seventh Street in Dania Beach, the place automobiles moved cautiously by standing water. Some automobiles appeared partially submerged, whereas a faculty bus navigated the flooded roadway.

The situations prolonged to the airport, the place video confirmed flooding in areas utilized by vacationers and motorists. Drivers had been suggested to make use of warning and anticipate delays, notably on facet streets.

In Oakland Park, a Local 10 News crew visited flooded streets alongside Oakland Park Boulevard, Northeast Sixth Avenue and Prospect Road. Water amassed alongside each side of the roadway, with motorists driving slowly by flooded sections.

One driver was left stranded and needed to push his personal automobile out of the floodwaters.

Others took the chance of driving by the transferring water, whereas some parked automobiles had water rising above their tires.

A crash involving a white pickup truck and a blue automobile was reported close to the flooded roadway. It was not instantly clear whether or not the climate contributed to the collision or whether or not both automobile grew to become disabled due to the flooding.

In Dania Beach, automobiles moved cautiously by standing water close to Southeast Second Avenue and Seventh Street. Some automobiles appeared partially submerged, whereas a faculty bus navigated the flooded roadway.

Flooding prolonged to Pompano Beach, the place a resident shared surveillance video exhibiting water surrounding his property. The water rose excessive sufficient for orange barricades to be seen floating within the flooded space.

There was a floor cease on the airport, however it was later lifted.

The climate additionally disrupted college transportation throughout Broward County. School bus drop-offs had been delayed, and a few drivers took further precautions by avoiding areas the place flooding was too extreme.

Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Howard Hepburn warned dad and mom that college students could possibly be dropped off later than ordinary due to the climate.

Some drivers grew to become caught in floodwaters, prompting close by residents to return out and assist push automobiles to security.

As the rain continued Friday afternoon, motorists had been urged to keep away from driving by flooded roadways when potential and to proceed slowly the place water had amassed.

No highway closures had been reported within the Oakland Park space on the time, regardless of flooding in a number of areas.

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